My Beautiful Sister

Karen is due to have her first baby in 6 weeks or so,

Her belly is round and her face does glow.

She was showered with affection last weekend,

From near and far, her friends did attend.

One friend made cakes, 3 to be exact!

Didn't take long for those to be cracked!

Some friends made gifts,

some bought cute clothes,

Some bought necessities,

some, socks for baby toes.

Olives and
pink boots rounded out the day,

To bring it all home she needed a sleigh.

She will be a great mom, despite her doubts,

Provided she doesn't feed the baby brussels sprouts.

Karen, baby is so lucky to belong to you,

There is nothing that you will not be able to do.

You can always come here when you need a break,

I'll provide wine, the girls and baby will play patty-cake.

Love you :)

Mom's Birthday

It was a significant birthday for my mom this weekend and we decided she was worthy of a party! Of course, this family would throw a party if you changed your shampoo, but we made this a "surprise" party which is one step beyond regular party. The girls and my sister started the decorating....

while my brother's girlfriend and I went to the grocery store. After talking to a few people, she asked me if I knew everyone in there. Well, it is kind of a small town.

My mom's friend brought her back from lunch to the tune of "suprise!". There was lots of laughter, food, drinks and pictures. Here is a very cute one of my parents....

And one of the whole fam.....

Nice palm tree, right? I guess my brother, the man in charge of decorations, wished we were partying in the bahamas!

Finally, my sister let me take a picture of her belly. She's half way there and looking cuter than ever!

I love this picture of she and her hubby. She/They look so happy :)

Happy Birthday, Mom! May you have many, many, MANY more!

Love you :)